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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.55, 449.42 and 107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.55, 449.42 and 107.31 is: 161.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.55 : 449.42 = 107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.55/449.42 = 107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.55x = 449.42 × 107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.55x = 48,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,226.72/299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.00

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